Region's Economies to Stay Robust

MANILA, Philippines -- Asia's developing economies will sustain robust growth into 2007 as strong domestic demand, regional trade and a steady inflow of investment offset soaring oil prices and moderating growth in the U.S. and China, the Asian Development Bank said yesterday.

In its latest Asian Development Outlook, the ADB said gross domestic product for Asia, excluding Japan, will grow between 6.5% and 6.9% over the next three...